Acer has revealed three powerful new gaming PCs: the Predator Triton 14 AI and Predator Helios Neo 14 AI gaming laptops, as well as the Predator Orion 3000 gaming desktop. They look like excellent options for anyone interested in a gaming PC, but pricing and availability information isn’t public yet. ThePredator Triton 14 AIis a 14.5-inch laptop that weighs only 1.6 kg and is just 17.31 mm thick, with a sleek aluminum body that doesn’t easily get fingerprints....

UPDATE: 2025-08-12 11:27 EST BY CORBIN DAVENPORT Blood Oxygen feature will be removed in the U.S. Apple has nowconfirmedthat all Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 smartwatches sold after Jun 03, 2025 will be blocked from detecting your blood oxygen level. The affected models have “LW/A” at the end of the model number. Apple Watch models sold outside the United States are not affected. Apple is currently involved in legal battles with the Apple Watch and its blood oxygen sensors, which allgedly violate patents owned by Masimo....

Summary The Google/Apple fight is also moving to cars. And while we don’t have a clear winner yet, despite Apple having a few car makers lined up for CarPlay Ultra, it seems these car makers have begun backing out. For once, it might not be Apple’s fault. A growing number of major automakers are pumping the brakes (pun very much intended) on their commitment to Apple’s next-generation CarPlay Ultra. The company is now facing a calculated retreat from several key players who were initially onboard, who reportedly fear losing control over their brand identity and lucrative in-car revenue streams....

Quick Links A big decision you have to make when choosing a power tool is whether you want to go with a brushed motor or a brushless model. What’s the difference? Are brushless motors worth the extra money? Read on to find out. The Difference Between Brushed and Brushless Motors Brushless and brushed drills, impact drivers, circular saws, and more exist as options. It isn’t just the carbon brush that differentiates brushless and brushed motors....

Quick Links It’s tempting to focus on the GPU power of a new graphics card and ignore how muchVRAMit has, especially if you’re not playing at4K. However, modern game engines and technologies like ray tracing are changing this fast. What Is VRAM and Why Does It Matter? Video Random Access Memory(VRAM) is a type of memory used ingraphics processing units (GPUs)to store and process the data needed to render images and graphics on a computer or other device....

Quick Links Looking around all the VPNs on the market, you quickly notice that more than a few of them like to make wild claims, likeoffering protection from hackers or viruses. Another of these claims is that they can improve your ping. Let’s see if that’s even possible. Can a VPN Improve Your Ping? Before we go into any detail, let’s make one thing clear: in most cases a VPN will not be able to improve your ping, either while gaming or otherwise....

Dell revealed a new generation of XPS laptops back in January, complete with Intel’s new Core Ultra processors, an updated design, and a new 16.3-inch screen option. Now you can finally buy the laptops. The 2024 Dell XPS lineup, which was originally unveiled during CES 2024, comprises three models: theXPS 13,XPS 14, and the all-newXPS 16. They all have a design reminiscent of the older XPS 13 Plus, with touchscreen buttons for the function row and media controls, and a touchpad that stretches across the entire area below the keyboard....

Summary When it comes to your homelab, there are two main technologies at play when it comes to running your services: virtual machines and Docker containers. Here’s a breakdown of what makes them different, and which you should use in your homelab. What Is a Docker Container? If you’ve never heard of a Docker container before,here’s Docker’s own definition: “… a lightweight, standalone, executable package of software that includes everything needed to run an application: code, runtime, system tools, system libraries and settings....

Quick Links Summary Instagram doesn’t notify the user when you screenshot their Stories, posts, Reels, or regular DMs. However, Instagram will notify a user if you screenshot their disappearing message. Worried someone will find out you’vetaken a screenshotof theirInstagram Storyor post? In most cases, Instagram doesn’t notify anyone about in-app screenshots. However, there is an exception to the rule that you should keep in mind. Can People See When You Screenshot Posts and Stories on Instagram?...

Quick Links Adding horizontal lines to your Microsoft Word document can be a great way to separate sections, improve the layout, and make your work easier to follow. There are various ways to do this, but some are better than others. Why You Should Avoid Drawing Horizontal Separator Lines Manually You might be tempted to draw a separator line manually in Microsoft Word by clicking “Insert” on the ribbon, opening the “Shapes” drop-down menu, and selecting “Line....

It may sound simple, but my favorite app lately has been a timer. Specifically, a timer for steeping tea. You may not drink the multiple cups a day that I do, but I want to talk about what makes it a generally outstanding mobile app. Cuppa Is a Niche But Model App In my phone, there are two types of apps: ones that are useful and ones I enjoy using. These apps are rarely the same because it seems like every app serving my needs is also designed to do things I don’t want, like hypnotize me with algorithmic entertainment or just sell me laundry detergent....

On Linux, you can run WinRAR through Wine, but setting it up is challenging—especially for those switching from Windows who aren’t used to the command-line interface. The good news? Linux has plenty of native archive managers that are free, reliable, and surprisingly easy to use. Unlike Windows, where WinRAR and 7-Zip dominate, Linux offers a variety of built-in compression tools. These programs are designed specifically for the Linux environment, meaning they integrate seamlessly with your system....

Summary Gmail messages aren’t always important (thanks spam!), but most are, and we don’t want to accidentally miss those. Normally, this isn’t an issue if you stay on top of your inbox. However, when Gmail turned on Categories without my knowledge, it became a much bigger concern. What Is the Problem with Gmail’s Categories? Categories doesn’t just automatically determine a label for a given message and leave it at that—it also moves the message out of the inbox and into a separate Categories sub-folder....